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Foodservice Beverages: Leadership vs Management
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Friday, May 20, 2011. Embracing your inner Clark Kent. I was researching some information about what characteristics are found in good leaders when I found an old (2001) article published by. The Harvard Business Review. Click here to see the original article). As I was reading, I kept asking myself, “am I a leader or a manager? This question was quickly followed by, “Does it matter, and if so…why? Clark seemed to be the em...
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Foodservice Beverages: December 2010
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. It’s a few days early, I understand, but Happy New Year! As I have oft been reminded these last few days, this time of the year is perfect for reflection and resolutions. There are several people who should take credit for my “jumping on the bandwagon” and posting about my reflections on this past year, and my resolutions for 2011. Amber Naslund Brass Tack Thinking The Brass Tacks of Resolutions.
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Foodservice Beverages: May 2011
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Friday, May 20, 2011. Embracing your inner Clark Kent. I was researching some information about what characteristics are found in good leaders when I found an old (2001) article published by. The Harvard Business Review. Click here to see the original article). As I was reading, I kept asking myself, “am I a leader or a manager? This question was quickly followed by, “Does it matter, and if so…why? Clark seemed to be the em...
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Foodservice Beverages: March 2011
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Monday, March 28, 2011. This started as a comment for Chris Brogan’s latest blog, titled “ Become the Buyer. 8221;, but it quickly got too wordy for the comment section. If you haven’t read his post yet, click here…it will give you the background for this post. First, let me start by saying “I don’t know Chris personally.”. I’ve read his books and subscribed to his blog(s). I’ve followed him on Twitter. He further goes on t...
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Foodservice Beverages: January 2011
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Wednesday, January 26, 2011. WHAT CLINT BARTON TAUGHT ME ABOUT B2B AND SOCIAL MEDIA. Let me pose this question to the social media “experts” out there…how many times have you been told, “We are a B2B company and just don’t see the need, or benefit, from a social media program”? Well, I am about to give you some tips on how to sell me. If you are a foodservice manufacturer, pay very close attention. Held their seasonal show.
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Foodservice Beverages: April 2011
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Recently, someone commented to me that my blogs weren't written 'from the heart'. They also said that my posts seemed too edited, too perfectly composed, and my words too carefully chosen. I always had to work at my grammar and vocabulary. I still do. This life lesson was drilled into me frequently, but I would hear it more often when he was proof-reading my school reports. He'd review my work...
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Foodservice Beverages: July 2010
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Tuesday, July 20, 2010. A few days ago, while scrolling thru my RSS feeds, I came across the following header:. Ben and Jerry's Drops Email Marketing In Favor of Social Media. I had to read the article. It appears that in the UK, Ben and Jerry has decided to drop their email marketing strategy. The article stated that customers “disliked the email despite loving the brand.”. Was it a technical issue? Was the issue content?
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Foodservice Beverages: February 2011
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Monday, February 28, 2011. What about the guy you lobotomized? Did he get a refund? Within the realm of social media, there is a lot of talk about EVERYONE in the organization being a part of sales and marketing efforts. Long before the advent of Facebook, Twitter, or even email, companies were operating under this strategy. This isn’t a new concept. All great companies strive to exceed customer expectations. You expect to ...
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Foodservice Beverages: November 2010
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Monday, November 29, 2010. Strategic Partners: For better or worse. Strategic alliances are not uncommon within the foodservice community, not even within the foodservice. Division of the community. Sometimes, despite the best of intentions, strategic differences can occur between the two partners. According to an article on. Kraft has begun arbitration to challenge Starbucks’ attempt to end a 12-year agreement. In the mean...
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Foodservice Beverages: September 2010
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A digital immigrant's attempt to make sense of the Foodservice Beverage industry. Wednesday, September 8, 2010. I realize it has been some time since my last update, and I apologize. Over at ThirsTea (my day job), we have been working on several new products. As a result, I have been working on formulations and flavor profiles; working out our supply logistics; helping to create a cohesive marketing plan for next year; and, trying to maintain some type of balance in life. Thanks for your understanding.
